Montserrat
About 1 hr by train from Barcelona
A monastery on jagged mountain peaks, with a famous boys' choir.
Why locals go
Mountain air and hiking close to the city.
Visiting Barcelona?
At 1 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Barcelona for your flight home.
What to book
- Cable car or rack railway up
- Monastery and Black Madonna
- Hike to Sant Jeroni summit
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Stay overnight at the monastery hotel and see it quiet
- Sunset hike
With friends
- Summit hike
- Rock climbing
When to go
Year-round.